Château d'Estaing

About

Estaing Castle is a 11th, 15th, 16th and 17th century residence in the French commune of Estaing in the department of Aveyron, Occitanie region. An ancient home of the Estaing family whose older branch was extinguished in 1794, the castle was attested before the 12th century and belonged to the Counts of Rouergue. In 2005, the castle was bought by former President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, his brother Olivier and their cousin Philippe. The entrance pavilion, the castle and the terraces are classified as historical monuments by decree of 6 January 1945.